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Quote by William Hazlitt
There are few things in which we deceive ourselves more than in th

There are few things in which we deceive ourselves more than in the esteem we profess to entertain for our firends. It is little better than a piece of quackery. The truth is, we think of them as we please, that is, as they please or displease us. – William Hazlitt

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A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles. – William Hazlitt

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The world judge of men by their ability in their profession, and we judge of ourselves by the same test: for it is on that on which our success in life depends. – William Hazlitt

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Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul. – William Hazlitt

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